 Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. - In 1964, the Beatles burst into the American music scene, starting the "British Invasion" and creating a culture called "Beatlemania." Over the weekend of March 6-7, visitors to Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks will, once again, be in the throes of Beatlemania as the Liverpool Legends take the stage at the Main Street Music Hall in Osage Beach.
Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, created the award-winning tribute band, which makes its home in Branson. While Beatles tribute bands are plentiful, Louise felt she could create a more authentic band by hand-picking the members, both for their striking physical resemblance to the original Beatles and also for their musical talent and expertise. It is not uncommon for her to travel with the group to their Lake of the Ozarks performances, if her schedule allows. When she is there, she takes part in the show by answering questions from the audience.
 The endeavor of creating Liverpool Legends was dear to her heart, as she has been a part of what she describes as "The Global Family of Beatle People," since her youngest brother came to America with his bandmates in the mid-60s. The show takes audiences back in time, giving them the full Beatles experience. Vintage video footage of the Beatles serves as the backdrop for the live performance and audience members are invited to fill the area of the theater near the stage, lending a "live concert" atmosphere to the show. The Lake of the Ozarks' Tri-County Lodging Association is instrumental in bringing the Liverpool Legends to the Lake area each year and Jim Divincen, the association's administrator, is one of the band's biggest fans. "Growing up in the Beatles era and being a huge Beatles fan, this is by far the single best Beatles tribute band that I've ever heard," Divincen said. "In addition to the actual music, incredibly tight harmonies, and costume changes, this group brings the personality of the Beatles with them on stage and conveys that to the audience. It's just wonderful to see all the different generations enjoying themselves during the concert."  These talented artists faithfully recreate the "Fab Four's" performances throughout their career. Wardrobe changes represent different eras of the band's history and then continue on through the years of the band members' solo performances. The result is a widely acclaimed and crowd-pleasing tribute that engages audience members, taking them back in time to the years when all the world was watching the Beatles. Shows will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7. Tickets to see this Grammy-nominated group are available from the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau. Premium seats are $30 for adults and children; regular reserved seating is $25 for adults and $20 for children. The venue will sell out quickly, so it's recommended that tickets be purchased early. For more information, call 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) or visit the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau's award-winning website, www.FunLake.com. | 
